By SHAYNE BUGDEN, SPORTS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 05:24 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 05:25 BST, 18 June 2026 Former swimming star Scott Miller has opened up about the suicide of his ex-wife Charlotte Dawson, revealing he will always bitterly regret not contacting her when she reached out to him…
Tragedy as 8-year-old dies during World Cup watch party with cops blaming ‘accidental drowning’
By JAMES COHEN, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 03:35 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 03:55 BST, 18 June 2026 A devastating tragedy has overshadowed the World Cup celebrations after an eight-year-old boy lost his life while attending a tournament viewing party with his family. Emergency responders scrambled to a residential home…
See the awkward moment Phil Gould forces his Nine co-hosts into awkward silence with intense State of Origin spray
By SHAYNE BUGDEN, SPORTS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:54 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 03:08 BST, 18 June 2026 Footy legend Phil Gould has produced another fiery State of Origin moment by stunning his co-hosts on Channel Nine as he blasted the Blues after their loss in game two on…
Construction worker found dead in a ceiling at the Denver Broncos’ new $175m practice facility
By MAX WINTERS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 02:06 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 02:07 BST, 18 June 2026 A construction worker has been found dead at the Denver Broncos’ new $175 million practice facility. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office said that the man was discovered ‘in a confined…
Stephen A. Smith trolled by World Cup fans as he shows embarrassing lack of knowledge on ESPN show
By MAX WINTERS, US DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 01:05 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 01:14 BST, 18 June 2026 Stephen A. Smith may be one of the leading sports analysts in America, but he proved he is way out of his depth when it comes to the World Cup.…
Thomas Tuchel reveals details of half-time team talk that inspired England’s World Cup victory over Croatia
By MIKE KEEGAN, CHIEF SPORTS REPORTER Published: 00:20 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 00:23 BST, 18 June 2026 Thomas Tuchel delivered a dressing room dressing down to inspire England to victory in their World Cup opener. Two-goal hero Harry Kane revealed a furious German laid into his sloppy Three…
England assistant Anthony Barry gives furious half-time interview after ‘fearful and nervous’ display against Croatia – before Jude Bellingham instantly restores the Three Lions’ lead in second half
By MICHAEL PAVITT, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 22:59 BST, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 23:07 BST, 17 June 2026 England assistant Anthony Barry expressed frustration at a ‘fearful and nervous’ first half against Croatia, before the Three Lions responded by instantly regaining the lead after the break. Thomas Tuchel’s side had…
Thomas Tuchel spotted in heated argument with Jordan Pickford during England’s World Cup opener against Croatia: ‘Do as I told you!’
By LIAM MORGAN, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 22:14 BST, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 22:14 BST, 17 June 2026 Thomas Tuchel appeared to clash with Jordan Pickford in a row over playing out from the back during England’s World Cup opener against Croatia. The Three Lions had gone ahead in…
Harry Kane puts England ahead from the penalty spot in World Cup opener after seeing initial spot kick saved – before he was reprieved by VAR
By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 21:18 BST, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 21:18 BST, 17 June 2026 Harry Kane was given a reprieve by VAR before he put England ahead from the penalty spot against Croatia in their opening game of the World Cup. The Three Lions were awarded…
Diogo Jota’s parents spotted crying in the stands during tribute to former Liverpool star ahead of Portugal’s World Cup opener
By BOBBY MANZI, FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 19:44 BST, 17 June 2026 | Updated: 19:56 BST, 17 June 2026 Diogo Jota’s parents, Isabel and Joaquim Silva, looked on somberly as Portugal began their World Cup campaign against DR Congo on Wednesday. The pair were invited to Portugal’s opener in Houston as guests…